Every parent who has an infant knows that they\u2019re supposed to have a car seat installed in their vehicle. They even know that it\u2019s state law. What some parents don\u2019t know is how important the car seat is and the consequences of having a car seat that doesn\u2019t meet current safety standards, that isn\u2019t properly installed, or that isn\u2019t properly fitted to their child.<\/p>\n
According to Car Buyers Guide, “in a recent study, the RSA inspected 5000 child seat installations from the public and found that over 4000 of them needed adjustments of some kind to ensure optimum safety.”<\/em><\/p>\n California\u2019s lawmakers used Vehicle Code 27360 VC to address the issue of car seats. The law clearly states that:<\/strong><\/p>\n According to the Mayo Clinic, the most common mistakes parents make when it comes to the car seats they\u2019re using include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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